I use a 1998 Ford Explorer XT for towing. It's a manual with a 4L V6. These things are dirt cheap these days, far more powerful than the equivalent LandCruiser/Patrol that you'll get for the same dollars (however the Explorer is no competition in the bush). Saw a 1998 model with the full luxury leather interior the other day for $6,000.00ish, I'd imagine they're even cheaper on the mainland.

I use my EF XR6 wagon for towing and it does it well - I have had the car for 8 years & have only just replaced the clutch for the first time(230Km's) + the pedal box.

The car trailer that i have weighs 520KG's & has straight axles (no suspension) - which is good for the low ground clearance for stability & ease of getting cars off & on. It has a maximum weight capacity of 2300KG's, The only thing i would change would be to fit electric brakes - It currently has hydraulic brakes or fit a bigger bore master cylinder - But the electric brakes will limit those who want to borrow it....

i use ef wagon with 2300kg hayman reese towbar and either 400kg soild axle superlow float or 450kg float which is abit higher from mates but buying one of the work floats off my boss,its a dean which is fairly low and tilts as well but is heavy 700kg so its going on a diet...

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